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The International space station is constantly falling towards Earth under the pull of Earth's gravity (Just like any other object - gravity does not stop when you reach space!). However the Station is moving very fast horizontally and, as the Earth is a sphere, this means that as it falls its path takes it round the Earth in a circle - it is in "orbit".
This means that if you are in the space station you are falling as fast as gravity can pull you and therefore you do not feel the pull of gravity, making you weightless.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoIn the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, the space station had a constant spin to it. Believe it or not this is how you create a type of artificial gravity. The artificial gravity is produced by the use of two different forces, centrifugal and for short periods linear acceleration. Although it is not practical to have an entire space station do this, it is possible for small section to.
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∙ 14y agoIf the space station rotates, the centrifugal force will act as an artificial gravity. Without rotation, or acceleration, there is no known way to produce artificial gravity.
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Does gravity affect the speed of light?
Gravity affects the fabric of space-time. So both space and time will be distorted.
How does zero gravity affect someone in space?
with no gravity in space you essentially can fly around. you weight a 1/3 of your normal weight on the moon.
What two characteristics affect gravity?
The answer is that the two characteristics that affect gravity are mass and newtons. There is less gravity on the moon than on the earth. A space suit weighs 180 pounds on earth but on the moon it weighed way less than it was when it was on earth.
What is the source of the centripetal force that keeps the International Space Station in orbit around the earth?
The gravity resulting from the Earth's mass.
Does it mean a pencil is falling if you were in a freely falling elevator and you dropped a pencil and saw that the pencil was hovering?
In the unlikely event you find yourself in a freely-falling elevator, then the relative motion of the pencil is among the least of your concerns.If the pencil were hovering, then both you and the pencil are in free-fall.A condition that is not permanent for you and me, and it will eventually stop.This is commonly referred to as zero gravity, but should be called zero net gravity, for in your space station, gravity still acts - but it is exactly balanced out by centrifugal force. If gravity actually became zero, then your space station would speed off into space.
Does the earth gravity affect the astronaut in space?
If he is aboard something that's in Earth-orbit, like the International Space Station or the Space Shuttle, then Earth's gravity is what's keeping him in orbit.
Is there gravity on the space station?
no
What propels the space station?
Gravity
How does the space station flowt in space?
because, gravity pulls ISS(Inter national Space Station)
Why does the space station in 2001 spin?
By spinning, the centripetal force creates artificial gravity on the space station.
What does gravity affect on the Solar System?
nothing, there is no gravity in space
Which force keeps the space station in orbit?
The force of gravity keeps the space station in orbit as well as inertia that keeps the space station moving in a straight line.
How is gravity created on the international space station?
The international space station does not have artificial gravity. The occupants float freely and use a lot of Velcro. Don't confuse fantasy and reality.
Does an passenger on the International space station experience Earth's gravity?
no.
How does gravity affect objects in space?
yes
What would increase the force of Earth's gravity on the space station?
the distance
Does the international space station have a gravity pull?
nope its not big enough.
